Spires freshman named KCAC Player of the Week

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Nov 12, 2013 at 5:59 PM

Submitted by John Shultz, Saint Mary Communications

The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) has named University of Saint Mary men's basketball player Grant Greenberg, of Leavenworth, Kan., as KCAC Player of the Week for turning in a record-setting performance in helping the Spires to back-to-back wins over the weekend.
Greenberg, a 6'2” freshman guard, led the Spires to an undefeated weekend, going 2-0 in the KCAC/HAAC Classic. In USM's 97-91 win against Baker on Friday, Greenberg recorded 48 points, seven rebounds, two assists, and two steals.
His 48 points set a school record for points in a game. He was 9 of 15 in field goals, 1 of 4 in three-point field goals, and 29 for 32 from the free throw line.
In USM's 93-85 win against Peru State on Saturday, Greenberg finished with 20 points, one assist, and two steals on 4 for 7 shooting and 12 for 12 on free throws.
USM head men's basketball coach Jon Bishop praised Greenberg's efforts during last weekend's contest.
“Grant had a fantastic weekend for us and was instrumental in our two wins in the KCAC-HAAC Classic,” Bishop said. “His play down the stretch of both games were terrific.
“It's a little mind-blowing that he set a school record for most points, most free throws attempted, and most free throws made in a game in just his second collegiate outing. But if you watched how he prepares every single day to be successful, you would understand. I've never been around a player that works as hard as he does -- and fortunately for us he is going to get even better as he goes.”

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